$3.8 million awarded to CASHS students at Night of the Stars

CHAMBERSBURG &GT;&GT; At Chambersburg Area Senior High School's Night of the Stars recognition event on Monday, $3,876,334 in scholarships, grants and awards were given to dozens of students.

Overall, 13 underclassmen and 136 seniors were recognized for academic achievements and as recipients of academic and athletic awards from post-secondary education institutions and scholarships.

Donors participated to award scholarships to students and to take a picture with them. It was an opportunity for the students and donors to meet and celebrate together.

Representatives from Wilson College, Shippensburg University and Virginia Tech recognized the recipients of scholarships and grants to attend their respective schools.

Chambersburg Area School District Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to seniors. They included endowment scholarships, academic awards, alumnus scholarships and memorial scholarships.

After the ceremony, students, families and donors were treated to a reception organized and sponsored by CASHS Parent Teacher Student Association. The organization thanks local business, Matter of Taste for its significant work and donation for the reception.